André Cusaco

Andrew Cusack (fl. late 17th century) also known as André Cusaco, was an Irish colonial administrator and military officer at the service of Portugal. He was appointed governor of Rio de Janeiro on 29 August 1694, replacing the prior holder of the office, António Pais de Sande, who had suffered a stroke.[1][2] He left office sometime after 2 July 1697.[3]

He was a mestre de campo of the Old Terço of Bahia (Terço Velho da Bahia).[3]

References

  1. ↑ Ramada Curto (eds.) Portuguese Oceanic Expansion, 1400?-1800
  2. ↑ Gouvêa, Maria De Fátima S., “André Cusaco: O Irlandês “Intempestivo”, Fiel Súdito De Sua Majestade. Trajetórias Administrativas E Redes Governativas No Império O Português, Ca. 1660-1700”, In: Vainfas, R.; Santos, G.; Neves, G. P., Retratos Do Império. Trajetórias Individuais No Mundo Português Nos Séculos XVI A XIX, Niterói, Eduff, 2006, Pp. 155-175.
  3. 1 2 Varnhagen, Francisco Adolfo de (1927). História Geral do Brasil Antes da Sua Separacão e Independência de Portugal. Vol. 5. Brazil: Companhia Melhoramentos de S. Paulo.
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